Ellen
I am an experienced instructor with a solid background in education and classical dance training. My detail-oriented yet approachable teaching style helps make bellydance accessible to students of all levels. I'm always encouraging students to choose their own challenge level and develop their own expression through dance.
Vintage AmCab Veil Wraps
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3 week series, Thursdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm EDT,
Apr 22 - May 6 2021
LIVE on Zoom, with access to recordings
Zill Choreography
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4 week series, Sundays
1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT
May 9 - May 30 2021
LIVE on Zoom, with access to recordings
Teachers Ellen Has
Studied With
Influential Instructors:
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Marie (Ventura CA)
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Jorjana (Thousand Oaks, CA)
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Jill Parker (Syracuse NY)
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Tessa & Jo (Cortland NY)
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Kenzie (Buffalo NY)
Performance Groups:
2003 - 2006 Troupe Dance Mosaic, Los Angeles CA
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2014 - 2015 Chandani Bellydance, Ithaca NY
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2016 - present Celestial Bodies Bellydance, Cortland NY
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Awards:
2020 Hamilton International Bellydance Competition:
1st runner up in Folklore,
4th runner up in Drum Solo,
Judge's Special Designation for Excellence in Rhythm
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Certifications:
2019: Journey Through Egypt Level 1 with Sahra Kent
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Other Dance Training:
​2007 - Classical Ballet, University of Puget Sound
2014 - 2016 Modern Dance, Cornell University
Ellen is a multi-talented award-winning dance performer and instructor in Central & Northern New York. Her relaxed and joyful dance style is rooted in her deep love for Middle Eastern folk dance and vintage American Cabaret.